The Chennai to Karungalakudi(Madurai) bus route covers approximately 417 kms and takes about 7 hrs 51 mins. A total of 51 direct buses operated by 14 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 06:05, and the last bus leaves at 23:45.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, while common drop locations in Karungalakudi(Madurai) are Bypass, Karungalakudi, Karungalakudi Bypass, Karungalakudi(Madurai).
RTC and private operators such as (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels (MAARA), Egloo Travels, National Travels Madurai offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 349 - INR 2999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



